On the subject of Schematic Capture and board layout software:

I am using BoardMaker, a product of Tsien, U.K.  It seems satisfactory for
the price (under $300 U.S.), but I have had two failures with the dreadful
Dongle, and had to wait for a replacement. Of course, the autorouter is
practically worthless - I foolishly paid the extra $200 for it. Thre's also
now way to "pour" copper, though that's probably found only in "high end"
programs.

Is anyone else on the PIC list a user of BoardMaker ?